Category: News

There are just two days left to advance vote ahead of next Tuesday’s General Election and voters continue to stream into local elections offices. Franklin County Interim Elections Supervisor Tracie Creason said Wednesday morning they have had a historic turnout of early voters this election cycle. “It has been great. We’ve had a wonderful turnout. We’ve had over 3,000 (early […]

The Franklin County Industrial Building Authority is in negotiations to sell acreage on Gerrard Road. The property consists of 19 acres behind Harbin Lumber and the EMS station. Total price of the acreage is $165,000. At a called meeting earlier this week, the Board voted to move forward with contract negotiations of up to $25,000 per acre on behalf of […]

By Ethan Jordan, WNEG, Toccoa Two people have died in a one-vehicle fatal crash in Stephens County. It happened Tuesday on Georgia Highway 184 just outside of Toccoa. According to the Georgia State Patrol Toccoa Post, the investigation showed a black Jeep SUV was traveling northbound on GA 184 and then left the roadway on the right shoulder. The vehicle […]

Toys for Tots is kicking off its annual “Fill the Box” Virtual Toy Drive this week. The 2022 holiday season marks the 75th anniversary of the Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program, and the number of children in need this year has increased significantly. Record-high inflation is affecting all of us — but the stress of high costs can […]

Walhalla Police Chief Tim Rice has released more information on the stabbing death of 43-year old Terrance Boyd last month. 37-year-old, Lakeisha McLendon of Hartwell has been arrested and charged with his murder. Chief Rice said Wednesday that Boyd and McLendon worked together at a local manufacturing plant in Walhalla and that the relationship extended outside of work. Walhalla is […]